My Top 10 Powertec Levergym Hacks

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2 ай бұрын

I’ve shown over 100 Powertec Levergym hacks and exercises in my seven part Levergym Hack Series. Now it’s time to show my Top 10 Favorite Levergym Hacks of all time. Luckily, some of these hacks will carryover to other pieces of strength training equipment.
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@randybowman 2 ай бұрын

I love standard posts for plate storage. Its easier to get plates on and off.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

I’ve heard that from a few people. I have mentioned this before but didn’t include it in this video, one of the reasons Powertec has standard posts is because they sell one inch weight horn adapters so their machines can be used with standard plates.

@jbsbayarea1 2 ай бұрын

i purchase my powetec because of your videos, i recently purchased the latest leg press adaptor. Thanks for all your videos.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.

@JennyJAldrich 20 күн бұрын

I was going to sell my leverage gym. Then I binge watched your videos over the last two days and told 4 buyers that I decided to keep it. I had no idea I coud do so much with this thing. I had FUN working out on it today. Thank you so much for these videos.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 20 күн бұрын

That is awesome to hear. Thank you so much.

@marywalton293 2 ай бұрын

Love the versatility of this machine as well as your creativity!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@JM-dq2bb Ай бұрын

Love your content!!!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@powerplanthomegym 2 ай бұрын

Great video dude, as always 💪🏻

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, PPHG!

@jasonm.9776 2 ай бұрын

As always, great videos. Keep em coming.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Really appreciate it.

@jasonm.9776 2 ай бұрын

Hey that 7inch bolt for the pulley is a fantastic idea. I also wish powertec had an attachment for a lat pulldown that is leverage based and not cable based. One that could be isolateral but I’m sure the design would have to be reengineered…maybe.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

@@jasonm.9776 thanks so much. Their Multisystem has a lever pulldown, but that’s it. Most of the time, I like cables better for pulldowns.

@GarageGymHomie 2 ай бұрын

Man you’re crafty! Awesome vid !!! I need to step my game up with my multipress bench

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, GGH!

@thebodybeatdownDiTi 2 ай бұрын

Hacks Gone Wild!!! Good job. You have sure learned how to utilize your gym equipment over the years.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

lol! Thanks, BBD!

@meisdetermined 2 ай бұрын

Man I was looking for this last night because I saw you mention it on Instagram. Great video!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@50CalFitness 2 ай бұрын

Well, if I had one, I would do these. Great video

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Greatly appreciated.

@LukesGarageGym 2 ай бұрын

If I had my small space, Powertec would be on the top with how versatile it is and what you can do. Great hacks!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Very true and thanks so much!

@jeffswearingen2 2 ай бұрын

Another awesome video I really like watching your vids. Have you ever tried the powertec compact gym I would really like to hear your thoughts on it.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

I really appreciate that. Thank you! The Multisystem? It’s a combination of the Multipress (which I love), The Lever Squat (which I like a lot and I would like even more if I could load my spine heavier), and a lever pulldown (which I haven’t used but I’ve heard pretty good things about). I definitely think it’s a quality piece of equipment and I’d be glad to have it.

@Maestro_Muscle 2 ай бұрын

The grizzly cuffs to do abdominals. Good idea.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much.

@jaleesa00 Ай бұрын

🔥

@Bomber6215 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Can you do one for the multipress machine as well? I'm sure some of the hacks can be done on both. Thanks!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I almost made a hack video for the Multipress but ended up just showing a few things in a KZfaq Short. I may end up making one at some point, but you’re exactly right, there is a lot of carryover.

@Bomber6215 2 ай бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks, I'll look for the short.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

@@Bomber6215 it’s called, Powertec Multipress Update.

@Bomber6215 2 ай бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks again!

@stevesairsoft3457 2 ай бұрын

I'll be trying the reverse bench press. As you say. it feels more like a decline due to the angle of the press! I also have a vertical leg press hack. I have two pieces of board bolted together. The lower piece is longer than the "handle so can take the leg pressing on it. Then the other board sits in-between the handles as extra "grip" and are then strapped around the handles. Hard to explain, but its been very effective!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

I hope it works well for you. That Leg Press hack sounds cool.

@stevesairsoft3457 2 ай бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Just done the reverse bench press hack. 100 percent a better way. Thanks

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

@@stevesairsoft3457 great to hear it worked well for you. Thanks so much.

@johnpain8380 2 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing your top ten HGHR. Your offerings are informative and useful as always! The video has also jogged my memory about the bolt hack for the levergym to keep the arms up higher and out of the way. I only forgot because I have been using the centre bar on the Multisystem lat station for machine facing close grip palms up lat pulldowns for a good while now, as I have not yet suffered a plateau from them. i do however find it tight for clearance on the levergym when preforming lat pulldowns with longer bars, with the lever arms resting in the top position as standard. I also find the lever arms presence tight for leg clearance when they are resting on any lower position during any seated pulldown, so I will find the extended bolt hack option of great value when i come around to needing it. If you would be so kind, can you please tell me the bolt size and length again here so I can copy and paste the information, and also the casing that works for this mod as I do want to get around to sorting out this hack before the day comes where I will appreciate the hack being in place. Once again I hope powertec are making note from these small but big hacks to improve future lines as standard. Cheers mate.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, JP. 7” x 3/8” it is a partial thread bolt so the pulley wheel revolves around it more smoothly. I used jump rope handles as spacers and the two pieces on the end are something I found in my toolbox and unfortunately, I don’t know what they are.

@johnpain8380 2 ай бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Thanks for getting back to me on this buddy, I appreciate it. As it happens, I have this week off from work so I will acquire the size of partial thread bolt, take another look at the video and try to work out the rest having the time to do so. Top hack is that. Thanks again!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

@@johnpain8380 glad to help. I also show this in a KZfaq Short called, Powertec Levergym Lever Arms Storage Hack if you need to see another angle or two.

@carlosmagoitimatsumoto223 2 ай бұрын

Hello, I'm deciding between POWERTEC or a machine Smith free weight with cable ?Thanks for the videos 🙏🙏

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. I have an older video called, “The Ironmaster IM 2000 vs The Powertec Levergym.” That video may be helpful.

@bobbyhunt3009 2 ай бұрын

You made a good point to me that Powertec is a company who produces exercise machines along the lines with Atlantis, Hammer Strength, etc. where as REP, Rogue, Titan are companies which produce mainly weightlifting accessories such as barbells, weight plates, dumbbells, racks etc. so it's near impossible to compare Powertec to such companies as they differ in their production lineups. I never looked at it like that until you pointed it out to me. Good advice for people to know before they make their purchases!!!!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Before it’s all said and done with, I’m gonna make you a Powertec fan. 🤓

@bobbyhunt3009 2 ай бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I believe you just might

@garagefitpt8729 2 ай бұрын

I am going to post a hack this week which will blow your miiiiindddddd!!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Sounds good!

@michaelb459 2 ай бұрын

I really like how you added a set of wheels to the accessory rack. Did you have to do any special modifications to the frame?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. The newer models have threaded feet; luckily, I was able to simply remove the feet and screw in the wheels, which I took off a piece of old furniture. I have a KZfaq Short going into a little more detail called, “Powertec Workbench Accessory Storage Rack Hack.”

@michaelb459 2 ай бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Nice! Thank you, I'll have to check it out. I keep mine in the corner, but the idea of actually adding mobility now, changes the entire landscape of the garage. 👍💪

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

@@michaelb459 one of the best hacks / modifications I’ve made.

@ronburgandy3339 2 ай бұрын

These are always my favorite for my leverage gym.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Really appreciate that. Thanks so much.

@Stigmochelys Ай бұрын

Do you think the ROM plates could be bolted to the previous model of the levergym? The shape of the support post looks the same.

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Ай бұрын

It would take someone who is pretty skilled to make that modification safe and as sturdy as the machine comes from the manufacturer.

@mariolp2999 Ай бұрын

I like the number 3 hack for your legs... I was wondering if a Titan/powertec/forceusa Fitness Leverage Squat Machine feels the same as your number 3 hack?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews Ай бұрын

Thank you. It’s pretty close. I have an old KZfaq Short where I compare this hack to the LeverSquat.

@mariolp2999 Ай бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews thanks.

@thomaspham-qf4ry 2 ай бұрын

You would love widebodybench it’s so convient

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

It does look really cool.

@thomaspham-qf4ry 2 ай бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews watch the chest press and pec fly video tell me this isn’t genius af i just bought there whole package

@thomaspham-qf4ry 2 ай бұрын

The footprint you can’t beat that you can use it as just a bench and out attachments away

@thomaspham-qf4ry 2 ай бұрын

Put*

@thomaspham-qf4ry 2 ай бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews I ask him to send you one to review it. He’s probably gonna say no but I ask anyway

@bobbyhunt3009 2 ай бұрын

You are POWERTEC MAN You know like Spiderman or Batman I still dont get your loyalty for so long to a company that IMO is not reciprocating. Imagine your garage full of free stuff if you were REP man or Bells of Steel man

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

lol! Powertec is good to me. I’ve gotten a few pieces from them over the years. However, I mean this with all sincerity, I would rather have the Powertec equipment I do than a garage full of Rep, Bells, Titan, and Rogue.

@bobbyhunt3009 2 ай бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews To make that statement, you have a sentimental attraction to Powertec, something happened and you have convinced yourself Powertec is the best ever. Nothing wrong with that and IMO, they are just as good or better than Titan or BOS but they are not better than REP, just my opinion. You push who you want and I'll keep enjoying your videos!!!!

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

@@bobbyhunt3009 Powertec’s product lineup is deeper than almost every company there is. For example, Powertec has 3 stand-alone leg machines, the leg press attachment, and a leg extension / leg curl attachment. Rep only has a belt squat attachment which isn’t very good. I guess because I like machine-based training, I choose Powertec over the competitors. I will admit, Rep has the new dumbbells, a deeper bar lineup, and more heavy duty racks, functional trainers, and benches. I appreciate that, BH!

@bobbyhunt3009 2 ай бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews Oh Yeah, I see what you're saying. Powertec does have a nice lineup of exercise machines and REP is a company based more on lifting accessories (barbells, benches, racks) instead of exercise machines. Matter of fact REP has no machines outside of the functional trainers.

@rexcolt7203 2 ай бұрын

Someone has read kelsos shrug book 😄👍

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

I haven’t had a chance to read the book, but I’ve found the Kelso Shrug to be a great alternative to traditional shrugs and less likely to aggravate the neck.

@rexcolt7203 2 ай бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews the beauty of a homegym is making things work, on my megatec multipress alone i do hacks for chest delt bic tric back even neck ext with a harness

@tedhammond4578 10 күн бұрын

Have you ever thought of swapping out the nylon pulleys for aluminum ones?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 10 күн бұрын

@@tedhammond4578 not really. It’s already pretty smooth. Also, if the aluminum wheels shorten the life of the cables, it’s not worth it to me.

@3rutu5 3 күн бұрын

can you deadlift using the arms?

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 3 күн бұрын

@@3rutu5 I don’t think it works well because the lever arms are too short and their attachment site is too high. In my video, “My Favorite DIY Belt Squat,” I show how to balance this out a little by standing on plyo boxes, but it’s still not an exercise I recommend.

@lerekt7818 2 ай бұрын

my bro what is missing and i can t find anywhere at all on the entire internet is a way to properly do dumbells chest , you know usually we put those heavy damn dumbells in our legs\knees while being sit in the bench that we do the goblin move to raise em up then we lower down our back to feel "confortable" on the bench . i can t find any tool\machine that allow you to feel confortable on the bench and simply having those dumbells ready to be grabbed and raised whithout fancy goblin moves. you know something like if *two assistants were picking up your dumbelss and gently put in your hands* while u being perfectly layed down on the bench

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

Check out Levergym Hacks Part 7 - The Daisy Chains Edition. I show a decent way to deal with the issue. There are also the Mad Spotter Hooks but I don’t like the feedback they provide when the weight starts getting heavy. There are also stands you can put on your Power Rack and even the Spot Grips but they are pretty expensive.

@lerekt7818 2 ай бұрын

@@HomeGymHacksandReviews holy crap bro that trick u did with dumbells tight with that band is 200iq!! i ll steal that! after that many time did u also improved that trick? btw ty for real my friend that will fix so much my "goblin pain technique" to use the dumbells , they are just too good to not be used because of shoulder injuries like in my case , i can t do any more the goblin move to bring them up

@HomeGymHacksandReviews 2 ай бұрын

@@lerekt7818 thanks so much. I have not improved that particular hack since Levergym Hacks Part 7. I hope it works well for you.